Toronto's new Greek marketplace Agora is fully stocked for picnic season

Agora by Mamakas is newly opened on Queen West!

The spin-off from Ossington’s highly regarded Greek Taverna is situated opposite Trinity Bellwoods Park, and is already planning glorious picnics to come.

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While the plan is to introduce hot daily specials and sandwiches in the near future, for now, the market-style eatery – Agora means market in Greek – is dishing out a selection of ready-made eats.

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Find Horiatiki (village salad) and Horta (dandelion greens) on display alongside thick slabs of Moussaka, Greek yogurt parfaits, and boat-shaped flatbreads topped with lamb and potato.

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Meanwhile, in a retail section, salads, dips, and imported olives are refrigerated and ready for grab-and-go. Fresh produce and a selection of pantry goods such as baklava-spiced nuts and granola, line the walls.

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Baked goods here are especially noteworthy and include Koulouri (bread rings), house-made pita, and a range of flaky pastries showcasing scratch-made phyllo.

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Savoury options include Spanikopita (spinach), Triopita (cheese), and Prasopita (leeks), while the sweet options, like custard-filled Bougatsa and honey-soaked Baklava, teeter between breakfast and dessert.

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While there’s no shortage of coffee in the area (Sam James and White Squirrel inhabit the same stretch of Queen West), Agora is doing espresso-based drinks along with Greek coffee. Come summer, stop in for refreshments like imported soft drinks and soft-serve Greek fro-yo dressed with baklava and honey.

Agora

Address: 921 Queen Street West, Toronto

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Toronto has a brand new Greek marketplace and it's fully stocked for picnic season

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